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Posterior elbow wounds: soft tissue coverage options and techniques.

Ketan M Patel1, James P Higgins

  • 1Curtis National Hand Center, MedStar Union Memorial Hospital, 3333 North Calvert Street, Baltimore, MD 21218, USA.

The Orthopedic Clinics of North America
|July 6, 2013
PubMed
Summary

Reconstructing posterior elbow wounds requires careful wound management. This review details local and regional flap options, including the reversed lateral arm and radial forearm flaps, for successful soft tissue coverage.

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Area of Science:

  • Orthopedic surgery
  • Plastic surgery
  • Reconstructive surgery

Background:

  • Wound formation in the posterior elbow/olecranon area necessitates effective reconstruction.
  • Early and meticulous wound management is critical for successful reconstructive outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review and compare various local and regional flap options for soft tissue coverage of the posterior elbow/olecranon.
  • To discuss the advantages and disadvantages of each flap technique.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of common flap options for posterior elbow reconstruction.
  • Analysis of flap characteristics, including blood supply and tissue characteristics.
  • Comparison of outcomes and complications associated with different flap choices.
Keywords:
Elbow reconstructionFlapsOlecranon woundsPosterior elbow woundsUpper extremity flaps

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Main Results:

  • Local and regional flaps are preferred for soft tissue coverage in this area.
  • Commonly discussed flaps include: reversed lateral arm flap, radial forearm flap, posterior interosseous artery flap, brachioradialis muscle flap, flexor carpi ulnaris flap, and latissimus flap.
  • Each flap presents unique benefits and drawbacks influencing surgical decision-making.

Conclusions:

  • Selection of the appropriate flap depends on wound characteristics and surgeon expertise.
  • Effective reconstruction hinges on careful wound assessment and tailored flap selection.
  • This review provides a comprehensive overview to guide reconstructive choices for posterior elbow defects.